Ghanaian soccer legend Asamoah Gyan remarkably netted goals across nine straight major international tournaments for his country from 2006 to 2017 – a first in soccer history.
Ghana’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Asamoah “Baby Jet” Gyan is considered a national icon in Ghana for his goal-scoring exploits, tenacity, and flair on the pitch. He holds the record for most international goals scored for Ghana with 51 across his career.
Gyan has starred for Ghana in three World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His six World Cup goals make him Africa’s greatest-ever scorer in soccer’s biggest tournament.
Making History from 2006-2017
Gyan catapulted himself into soccer folklore by scoring in every major tournament for Ghana from the 2006 World Cup through the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
This spanned a remarkable nine straight major tournaments including three World Cups and six AFCONs. He found the net in all but one of these competitions.
Ronaldo Equals the Mark
In June 2021, global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Gyan’s record by scoring in his ninth consecutive major tournament for Portugal – from Euro 2004 to Euro 2020.
Ronaldo joins Gyan as the only two players ever to achieve this remarkable scoring consistency for their country on the world stage.
Enduring Legend Despite Injuries
Now 38, Gyan is still active playing club soccer in the Ghana Premier League. But fitness issues in recent years have hampered his legendary goal-scoring abilities.
Regardless, his status as Ghana’s greatest striker remains etched in history given his unprecedented achievements at the height of his powers.
Trailblazer Asamoah Gyan stands alone as the first player ever to find the net in nine straight major international tournaments – a testament to his clinical finishing and knack for brilliant goals on the grandest stages.
